A Taste of Summer and Then a Brief Return to Winter

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss the record-setting April temperatures, a rainy and snowy weekend, climate change and baseball home runs, and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 17-23.

We’ve already had more snow than we typically get during the winter, and a trifecta of weather systems will bring additional accumulation to the region over the next several days. Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss the coming storms, the prospects for spring flooding, and the snow’s impact on the drought. Also, a look at whether there’s a correlation between heavy winter snowfall and an active severe weather season. Finally, an opportunity for volunteer amateur weather enthusiasts to measure precipitation and make a meaningful contribution to atmospheric science through the CoCoRaHS program.

A massive storm system packing up to two feet of snow and high winds will impact a large area from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss the winter storm that could be a top 4 snowfall event.

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois recap the State Climatology Office’s top 5 weather events of 2022. Also, a look a the recent snowstorms, the atmospheric river plaguing California, the gusty winds of the past year, and the top 24 snowfalls in the Twin Cities from 1884-2023.

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss a powerful winter storm that will bring snow to the region today and tonight, followed by high winds creating blizzard conditions in some areas tomorrow and Friday. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are also forecast.

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss the major storm system that is impacting a large part of the US over the next several days. In Minnesota, we will see a mix of snow, rain, sleet, and freezing rain creating slick roads and hazardous travel conditions.

The weekly drought monitor indicates which Minnesota counties are abnormally dry or in moderate drought. Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss the prospects for much-needed rain and possible severe weather tonight and early tomorrow morning.

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss last week’s destructive and deadly storms, including a rare haboob (a windstorm that kicks up topsoil and produces a menacing-looking dust cloud). Also, a look at the potential for severe weather in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this afternoon and evening.

Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois discuss an active weather pattern ahead that will produce severe thunderstorms packing hail, high winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes today and Thursday.

Windy, cold, rainy, snowy, cloudy, and stormy. That pretty much sums up this past April in Minnesota. Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld and Jim du Bois reflect on a gloomy month that many of us would just as soon forget.